See Kansas through a pioneer’s wide eyes by watching bison wander the prairie at viewing spots around the state. Here are some of our favorite spots to watch the herds roam.

The party of bison hunters piles into covered wagons for a trek across the prairie. Today, they come armed only with cameras,

For people not familiar with Kansas, the images that come to mind when you think of this Midwest state are usually flat prairie, tornadoes … and maybe even The Wizard of Oz. And while it’s true that Kansas is all of those things, it’s also SO much more!

If you’re looking for an out-of-the-box

Kansas’ largest city refers to itself as the Heart of the Country and, precise map coordinates aside, local love swells just about everywhere you look. Named after a Native American tribe, Wichita honors its roots at Keeper of the Plains, a 44-foot-tall steel sculpture by Blackbear Bosin. At this

I’ve been to Maxwell Wildlife Refuge a handful of times, but this visit has been my favorite thus far. I think the warm, spring sun was just as appreciated by me as the wildlife that calls Maxwell home because as I made my way into the refuge, I was greeted by bison and elk even before approaching

It has always been my goal to travel to new places and share those experiences with my kids. Our first time in the Midwest, we decided to visit the beautiful state of Kansas! Kansas is truly underrated, and there is so much to see and explore.

We took a 4-day road trip through the state, starting in

Birds of many different feathers flock to this region known for its wetlands and masses of

Bring your binoculars and hiking shoes to spot migrating birds, bison, and prairie chickens that make Kansas their home.

Come Fly with Me

The low angle of the morning sun silhouettes a striking array of birds while casting a bronze patina on the waters of Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area (9 miles